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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-19 CC MINwal er 2164t" Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 SQ1.j[i 651-430-8800 The Birthplace of Minnesota www.stillwatermn.gov CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, Junker, Odebrecht, Polehna (via Zoom) Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator Kohlmann City Attorney Land City Clerk Wolf Community Development Director Gladhill Fire Chief Glaser Finance Director Provos Police Chief Mueller Public Works Director Sanders PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kozlowski led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITIONS OR PRESENTATIONS Police Award Ceremony Police Chief Mueller presented awards recognizing public safety personnel who responded to an active shooter incident in Stillwater on March 4, 2023: three Medals of Valor, three Medals of Merit, and 31 Chiefs Awards went to officers from the Stillwater Police Department, Washington County Sheriffs Department, Oak Park Heights Police Department, Washington County Emergency Communications Response Center, Stillwater Fire Department, and Lakeview Emergency Services Staff. OPEN FORUM Charlie Kaiser, Stillwater Mills resident, shared concerns about River Siren Brewery outside events, specifically noise and view obstruction, and Community Development Director Gladhill replied staff will check for compliance and ask the owner for consideration. Tony Johnson and his son Ethan, 30 Maryknoll Drive, requested an interview with a Councilmember for Ethan's Citizenship and Community Scouting badge. Melissa Loskota, 804 Anderson Street West, questioned why the public was not notified of the existence of PFAS in Well #6 last fall when the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) notified the City of the test results, so residents could prepare themselves accordingly. City Council Meeting March 19, 2024 Mayor Kozlowski stated that to rule out a false positive, the MDH needs four consecutive tests. The City immediately shut off the well last fall but followed MDH guidance in not raising an alarm before confirming the presence of the contaminants. STAFF REPORTS Public Works Director Sanders reported on the painting of the Tower Drive water tower and the sunken garden rehabilitation to be done this summer. Police Chief Mueller reminded the Council of the March 23 pancake breakfast for Officer Crosby's Bike Ride Fundraiser for families of fallen officers. Fire Chief Glaser reported burning restrictions are in place, and the Fire Relief Association annual meeting is April 1. Finance Director Provos gave a sales tax audit update. Community Development Director Gladhill reported on the Washington County Emergency Housing Project, new parking permit software, River Market Coop parking lease update, and other department activities. City Clerk Wolf relayed various department items and Commission openings. City Attorney Land stated Boards and Commissions Training will take place May 8. City Administrator Kohlmann said the first Special Services District meeting was today. CONSENT AGENDA March 6, 2024 Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes Payment of Bills Sth Street Shop Garage Door Replacement Project Agreement Cruisin' on the Croix Car Show 2024 Event Agreement Drainage and Utility Easement Agreement at 101 Hazel St E Encroachment Agreement and Liquor License Premise Extension for The Lumberjack and Melt Pizza in Union Alley - Resolution 2024-028 Farmers Market 2024 Event Agreement Liquor License Premise Extension for Acapulco Cinco De Mayo Event - Resolution 2024-029 Liquor License Premise Extension for River Siren Brewery Sunshine Fest Event - Resolution 2024-030 Lily Lake Park and Staples Park Play Equipment Declared as Surplus - Resolution 2024-031 Owen Street Well House Repair Project Agreement Portable Restrooms 2024 Agreement Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant - Resolution 2024-032 Stillwater Half Marathon 2024 Event Agreement Sunken Garden Rehabilitation Project Agreements Tax Increment Financing District #6 Return of Excess Increment Tower Drive Water Tower Painting Project Bid Award and Agreement - Resolution 2024-033 Washington County Election Services Joint Powers Agreement Page 2 of 4 City Council Meeting March 19, 2024 Well #5 Variable Frequency Drive Replacement Project Agreement Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Collins, to adopt the Consent Agenda. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Ordinances for Sanitary Sewer Connections imd Fire Protection Permits - Ordinances 1st Reading City Attorney Land explained the proposed Sanitary Sewer Connection Ordinance and Fire Prevention Permits Ordinance. Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Councilmember Junker, to adopt first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Article 3 of the Stillwater City Code of the City of Stillwater Regarding Sanitary Sewer Connections; and an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24, Buildings and Construction, General, Regarding Fire Protection Permits. All in favor. Chicken Permit at 2002 Fairmeadows Road Community Development Director Gladhill stated the request is for five chickens. One letter of opposition and one letter of support were received. The applicant complied with all aspects of the application process and staff recommends approval. Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to approve the chicken permit. Motion passed 3-2 with Councilmembers Junker and Polehna voting nay. COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Councilmember Polehna requested $5,000 funding for the Chestnut Plaza Dinner on the Bridge event; and City Administrator Kohlmann said he will look into it and report back. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Councilmember Odebrecht, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Ted Koz owski, Mayor ATTEST: Joe Kohlmann, Acting City Clerk Resolution 2024-028, Resolution Approving Amendment to Liquor License for Additional Temporary Outdoor License Premises Page 3 of 4 City Council Meeting March 19, 2024 Resolution 2024-029, Resolution Approving Liquor License Amendment for Temporary Outdoor Premise Extension at 1240 Frontage Road West Resolution 2024-030, Resolution Approving Liquor License Amendment for Temporary Outdoor Premise Extension at 225 Main Street North Resolution 2024-031, A Resolution Declaring Equipment as Surplus and Authorizing the Disposition of the Same Resolution 2024-032, Resolution Approving Stillwater Fire Department Application for Federal emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant to Hire Additional Firefighter Personnel Resolution 2024-033, Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Tower Drive Water Tower Painting Project Page 4 of 4